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  2. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    Applications officially supported by AOL go through an industry-standard vetting process that offers a clear, obvious authentication known as OAuth 2.0. What to watch out for • Spoofing - used by spammers to make an email or website appear as if it's from someone you trust.

  3. What are phishing scams trying to do? An explainer - AOL

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    There are thousands of phishing scams launched every day, according to the Federal Trade Commission, raising the risk that you'll become a victim.

  4. I’ve been scammed — will my bank refund the money? - AOL

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    Whether your bank refunds money lost in a scam depends on several factors: the type of scam, how you sent the funds, the bank’s policies and if you authorized the transaction. Learn more in our ...

  5. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    If you get an email providing you a PIN number and an 800 or 888 number to call, this a scam to try and steal valuable personal info. These emails will often ask you to call AOL at the number provided, provide the PIN number and will ask for account details including your password.

  6. List of fake news websites - Wikipedia

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    Fake news websites are those which intentionally, but not necessarily solely, publish hoaxes and disinformation for purposes other than news satire.Some of these sites use homograph spoofing attacks, typosquatting and other deceptive strategies similar to those used in phishing attacks to resemble genuine news outlets.

  7. Control excessive spam email - AOL Help

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    • Create filters to keep your inbox clear. • Create strong and unique passwords for your accounts. • Check credit card and bank statements for illegitimate transactions. • Log in to your shopping accounts to make sure orders weren't falsely placed. • Check and secure all of your accounts (i.e. email, stores, bank accounts, etc.).

  8. Scam baiting - Wikipedia

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    For scams conducted via written communication, baiters may answer scam emails using throwaway email accounts, pretending to be receptive to scammers' offers. [4]Popular methods of accomplishing the first objective are to ask scammers to fill out lengthy questionnaires; [5] to bait scammers into taking long trips; to encourage the use of poorly made props or inappropriate English-language ...

  9. Fake news websites in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Fake news websites target United States audiences by using disinformation to create or inflame controversial topics such as the 2016 election. [1] [2] Most fake news websites target readers by impersonating or pretending to be real news organizations, which can lead to legitimate news organizations further spreading their message. [3]